Today is a battle for Pakistan: Imran Khan

PBC News:  Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday urged citizens to reach Islamabad’s Parade Ground early as the ruling PTI and its supporters assembled in the capital for the party’s “historic” power show.

Islamabad is all set to host the rally amid mounting political tensions ahead of the no-confidence vote submitted by the opposition against Prime Minister Imran Khan, The Dawn reports.

Workers and leaders of PTI begun descending in the capital as the party prepared to make its Amr Bil Maroof public meeting a success amid mounting pressure from opposition parties, which are also marching on Islamabad before the vote on the no-trust move.

In an audio message released on Twitter early on Sunday, PM Imran said that today’s rally was not just PTI’s war but belonged to the entire nation. “This is a battle for the future of Pakistan.”

The premier urged supporters to reach the venue early as there were fears of blockades. “I’m scared you may not be able to reach on time because of this.

“God willing, we will make history in Pakistan today,” he added.

Meanwhile, federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhary said that a “brave nation needed a brave leader”, adding that PM Imran would never let the nation bow down. In a video message, he urged citizens to attend the “historic rally”.